2014 Toyota Tacoma Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma. Part of Generation 2 — 2005–2015.

20132015
Complaints
132
per 10K Sold
8.5
US Sales
155,041
Crashes
17
Fires
1
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2014 Toyota Tacoma Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#117 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:17,998 mi
Crash-related:4
#214 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:60,887 mi
#313 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:26,425 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma.

Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
17,998
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,887
Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
26,425
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
55,338
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
10,346
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
35,255
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,115
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,693
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,073
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
67,551
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Sun Visor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Toyota Tacoma

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~31,300 vehicles.

17V425000Other Equipment · Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
~3,547 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

14V828000Other Equipment
~3,958 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

14V475000Equipment:other:labels
~20,000 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

13V557000Engine
~3,795 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.

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2014 Toyota Tacoma — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Toyota Tacoma has 132 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
Top reported problems: Brakes (17 complaints, avg 17,998 mi); Body Structure (14 complaints, avg 60,887 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (13 complaints, avg 26,425 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 37,225 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma include 17 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 31,300 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Tacoma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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